Cost of living in Cape Town, South Africa vs Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cape Town (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 121 (32,501 Riels) | 19,590 Riels | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 63 (16,959 Riels) | 24,148 Riels | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 48 (12,902 Riels) | 10,660 Riels | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (3,942 Riels) | 7,785 Riels | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 37 (9,962 Riels) | 7,573 Riels | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 25 (6,701 Riels) | 6,457 Riels | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 69 (18,588 Riels) | 33,577 Riels | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 21 (5,693 Riels) | 14,334 Riels | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 17 (4,492 Riels) | 5,348 Riels | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 18 (4,847 Riels) | 4,255 Riels | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 111 (29,920 Riels) | 49,291 Riels | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (6,421 Riels) | 6,313 Riels | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 11 (2,957 Riels) | 5,621 Riels | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Cape Town (South Africa) is 28% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,387 (4,686,403 Riels) | 4,900,460 Riels | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 11,636 (3,136,299 Riels) | 2,378,790 Riels | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,148 (309,506 Riels) | 324,660 Riels | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 13,105 (3,532,295 Riels) | 2,358,770 Riels | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 8,104 (2,184,307 Riels) | 1,326,970 Riels | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 861 (232,075 Riels) | 251,467 Riels | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 558 (150,511 Riels) | 53,361 Riels | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 5,006 (1,349,206 Riels) | 1,827,940 Riels | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,658 (446,905 Riels) | 525,762 Riels | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 84 (22,723 Riels) | 25,730 Riels | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 36 (9,794 Riels) | 12,197 Riels | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Cape Town (South Africa) is 32% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 761 (204,986 Riels) | 115,364 Riels | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 511 (137,625 Riels) | 138,353 Riels | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,423 (383,608 Riels) | 135,384 Riels | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,407 (379,280 Riels) | 201,203 Riels | + 89% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Cape Town (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 372,713 (100,458,003 Riels) | 299,606,000 Riels | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (3,911 Riels) | 3,968 Riels | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 729 (196,367 Riels) | 58,412 Riels | + 236% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 146 (39,268 Riels) | 25,941 Riels | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Cape Town (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (17,907 Riels) | 7,833 Riels | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 141 (38,045 Riels) | 23,673 Riels | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 426 (114,859 Riels) | 186,259 Riels | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 42 (11,447 Riels) | 14,515 Riels | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 34 (9,109 Riels) | 14,088 Riels | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 57 (15,229 Riels) | 14,252 Riels | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 27 (7,170 Riels) | 6,855 Riels | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (5,432 Riels) | 8,878 Riels | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 143 (38,547 Riels) | 19,470 Riels | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Cape Town (South Africa) is 9% more expensive than in Phnom Penh (Cambodia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 426 (114,953 Riels) | 57,937 Riels | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 184 (49,536 Riels) | 32,839 Riels | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 722 (194,543 Riels) | 99,973 Riels | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 622 (167,612 Riels) | 108,088 Riels | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 66 (17,793 Riels) | 18,343 Riels | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (9,292 Riels) | 11,386 Riels | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 38 (10,148 Riels) | 5,611 Riels | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,712 (2,078,559 Riels) | 2,347,210 Riels | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.65 (443 Riels) | 287 Riels | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 564 (151,913 Riels) | 279,614 Riels | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (12,022 Riels) | 6,186 Riels | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 581 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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